A veterans’ reception planned for Friday will honor all veterans and their families. It will be held at the new Event Centre in downtown Beaumont. The powerful and poignant POW/MIA ceremony will be conducted honoring those still missing. The event is free to veterans and their families. All others are encouraged to donate to the monument. Refreshments provided.

The ride will honor POW/MIA’s and veterans of all wars. Cowboy Harley Davidson will host the after party with lunch provided by Saltgrass Steakhouse. There will be entertainment, drinks and door prizes. Pre-registration forms available at area motorcycle dealers and shops or on the Welcome Home Brother Weekend Facebook page. Register on-site the day of the event from 8-9 am and immediately following the ceremony. Bikes line-up at 10:30 a.m. Cost of the ride is $20 for driver and $20 for passenger.

Opportunity for sponsors and VIP's to meet author Col. Albert J. Nahas and artist Duke Sundt with the scale model of the monument. If you would like to become a sponsor, contact Barbara Otto at (409) 880-3736 or botto [at] ci [dot] beaumont [dot] tx [dot] us.

Saturday, Sept. 22, 7 pm – Heroes Dinner, Beaumont Civic Center

Enjoy dinner with true American heroes – Vietnam veterans from throughout Southeast Texas. Featured guests at the dinner are artist Duke Sundt with the scale model of the monument, and guest speaker Col. Albert J. Nahas, author of recently released book “Warriors Remembered, Vietnam Veterans – Welcome Home.”

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